Jamie Foxx Reveals His Sister Has Passed Away

Author Andrea Swindall - Pop Culture Writer

October 26th, 2020 6:07 PM

Jamie Foxx has announced that his younger sister, Deondra, has passed away. He shared the news on Instagram.

He wrote, “My heart is shattered into a million pieces… my beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned… I say transitioned because she will always be alive… anyone who knew my sis… knew that she was a bright light… I can’t tell you how many times we have had parties at the house where she has got on the dance floor and stolen the show… even gave her boyfriend  @chrisbrownofficial a run for his money…”

“Well I know she is in heaven now dancing with her wings on…tho my pain is unbelievable I smile when I think of all of the great memories that she left me… my family… and her friends… from dancing in the blame it video… to Dancing on the Grammys…”

Jamie also mentioned that Deondra was an ambassador to Global Down Syndrome.

He ended his post, saying, ” Deondra you have left A hole in my heart… but I will fill it with all of the memories that you gave me … I love you with every ounce of me… our family is shattered but we will put the pieces back together with your love… and y’all please keep my family in your prayers…”

According to People, she passed away last Monday, October 19. Deondra was 36 years old.

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